Using current analysis tools, bearing mechanics, stress, and heat transfer
calculations are carried out separately from rotor dynamics. In
contrast,

iSTRDYN
integrates stress, dynamics (including bearing analysis), and
temperature calculations into a single, comprehensive package. No other rotor dynamics or finite element program offers
these integrated capabilities. All of the necessary
analysis modules are interconnected, with the key bearing
properties interactively determined. There is no manual
iteration because iSTRDYN handles all convergence.

iSTRDYN
is a modern, multi-platform, network enabled
program. All interaction is through a single graphical
interface. For ideal performance,
iSTRDYN is designed to operate on a
LAN, with the calculation engine on a server, and only the
graphical user interface on various clients. However, the
modern design permits the program to be run on a single computer
or even the Internet. A comprehensive help system is available,
and problem size is unlimited. XML files can be used to import
models, materials, and lubricants. All graphical and text
windows can be saved, even animated mode and response shapes.